Global News has learned the victim was a grade 12 student at Charles P. Allen High School in Bedford, N.S.

“The Halifax Regional School Board is deeply saddened by this tragedy. Our hearts and thoughts are with the student’s family and friends, as well as the entire school community, at this time,” said the Halifax Regional School Board in a statement.

A newsletter sent by the school to members of the community says that counsellors, a psychologist and other school board staff will be available to students in the coming days as needed.

The driver was arrested following the crash for dangerous driving and taken to the hospital to be treated for minor injuries.

“When the evidence does exist, we do arrest people if the grounds are there. In this case, that appears to have happened,” said Clarke.

Once someone is taken into custody police have 24 hours to determine whether or not a charge will be laid.

By Friday afternoon, the teen driver was released without any charges. RCMP say their investigation remains ongoing and it may or may not result in a charge being laid at a later date.